March 30 - April 3
Keeping the Learning Going at Home!
Dear Kindergarten Families and Students,
While a few or more days off from school may feel like a welcome change and a break initially, it is normal for anyone to begin to feel the need for structure, predictability, connection, and LEARNING! Just because we are not going to see each other for some time, it does not mean that you should stop getting better each day at all sorts of things. It also does not mean that you will be forgotten. Each day that we are not together in our classrooms, we will be thinking about you and hoping that you are continuing to work at and learn all sorts of things.
To help you get started, we have put together a Home Learning Guide for you. Don’t be tricked into thinking that everything in this Home Learning Guide is going to be tricky and something that you will need our help to complete; you have most of the tools for success already and what you do need help with, there is a plan for you to get it!
Families, we encourage you to create a schedule for your children each day. The schedule should include some reading and math time, some time to explore nature and scientific concepts, some time to learn about history or social sciences, movement, music, and creative expression. Add in a little bit of quiet time and your child will be set up for a successful (if unexpected) “school away from school.”
Please see the next page for lists of activities that you can choose under each category! Look at all of the cool topics you have to choose from AND the options for these topics! We know that you are going to make the most of this unusual time - but let’s make it as productive as possible! Have fun and keep learning! Remember! These are suggested enrichment learning activities and are not required. Have Fun!
Please address any questions that you have to your child’s teacher. We are all new to this new model of learning and your input will be necessary as we move forward.
Thank you,
Megan Knight
megan_knight@wrsd.net
Kindergarten Home Learning Choice Board
The following activities will all support students in reviewing and practicing skills that they have most recently been working on in class.
Week of: March 30th-April 3rd
Monday
Listen to the book “ A color of his own”
Draw a picture and write a sentence about something you would like to be the same color as.
I would like to be ______ like a _____.
Make a word family list with at
Example: cat at
Gather a collection of items in various colors (blocks, legos, stuffed animals, pompoms, buttons, a bucket of random toys, etc.) Sort them by color. Then graph them. Create your own graph or use the link below.
Go on a Color Scavenger Hunt!
Draw a picture of what you find in each color box. Worksheet is linked here: http://thelittlesandme.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/ColorHunt.pdf
Peep and the Great Big World
A Peep of a Different Color
Visit Go Noodle for Families
and/or
Stuffed Animals Belly Breath
Use a stuffed animal to teach belly breathing! Lie on your backs and place a stuffed animal on your bellies. As you inhale, filling your torsos with oxygen, the stuffed animal will rise. On the exhale, the stuffed animal will slowly fall. This is a great visual activity, remember to move the stuffed animals slowly so it doesn’t fall off your bellies.
Visual Arts - eLearning
Week One - What do you see? eLearning Art Lesson 1
Tuesday
Listen to the book “A Book of Seasons” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhDJDIviAOg
Draw a picture of your favorite season and write why you like it.
Make a word family list with ap
Example: cap tap
Make a graph of the temperature throughout the week.
Here’s a temperature graph you can print or use as an example to draw your own. https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQUZ9GgUoa_nqOD0U3yJS_-Ii-ihK4VjOEgLe5H_WwsXnuvocHcS7GmzACTEcEpUWeR3vl7URc6IpZZ/pub
Google what the temperature is outside.
Draw a picture of you wearing the correct clothing for that temperature.
Label the clothes that you chose.
Visit ZenDen
and/or in your head count to 20 then count backwards to 1. Repeat 3 times.
and/or Listen to Sounds Sit quietly in a comfortable position. Take a deep breath in and out. Listen for thirty seconds. What sounds do you hear?
MUSIC
Week 1 Hello Song from Mrs. Gough.wav
MUSIC ACTIVITY #1
DIY Instrument Making Week 1
Simple instruments that can be made at home just with simple supplies!
MUSIC ACTIVITY #2
Use your voice in 4 different ways with the song “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” or any other song of your choosing.
Wednesday
Listen to the book, “When Spring Comes”
Write a sentence
My favorite thing in spring is………..
Make a word family list with et
Example: bet wet
Use your Splashmath account today!
It is Spring!
Draw a picture of signs of spring. Label the picture.
You can get ideas for your picture by going for a walk outside!
Visit Go Noodle for Families
and/or
What do you See? If you are inside, look out the window. If you are outside, look around you. Take a deep breath and look for signs of spring. What do you see? Slowly name as many different things as you can.
Physical Education
Mr. Barbale.
Please see the attached document for suggested activities! Have fun and stay safe!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fqO4A6SF6TXwzV-5E3L32tcL7IbBWNl07wqmh3pOaYM/edit?usp=sharing
Thursday
Listen to” The Thank You Book”
Write a thank you note to someone you know.
Make a word family list with ug
Example :tug hug
Making 6 Game(Can be played with a partner.)
Make some number cards 0-6. Make 1 set with numbers. One set with dots like a dice & ones set with tallie marks. Don’t forget blank cards for 0 dots & tallies. Shuffle all your cards together and place face down. Take 2 cards. If they equal 6, keep them. If they don’t, put them back in the pile and take 2 more.
Watch the video “When Spring Comes” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_kNU3XpMew
On a piece of paper write 3 sentences and draw a picture.
Spring smells like _____________.
Spring sounds like ____________.
Spring feels like _____________.
Visit ZenDen
and /or practice using your imaginary breathing ball. Put your hands together and then pull them apart as you breathe in and then put your hands back together as you breathe out. Practice this at least 5 times.
Friday
Listen to “ Simon Sock’
Write about what makes you special.
I am special because…………..
Make a word family list with it
Example: wit sit
Find four objects that have similar characteristics (look the same or match). Then, see how many pairs you can find.
Make a rainbow!
Watch this Mystery Doug video: https://mysterydoug.com/mysteries/rainbows?loc=mini-lesson-button#slide-id-8205
Try the extension activity! You get to create your very own rainbow! Directions can be found here: https://mysteryscience.com/docs/202
Visit Go Noodle for Families
and/or
Compassion Hug Sit in a comfortable position with both feet on the floor; stretch your arms out to the side and take a deep breath in; when blowing out the breath, wrap your arms around yourself and give yourself a hug; pat yourself on the back and repeat two more times.
~ Digital Learning Links ~
Go Noodle for Families Scholastic Story Starters XtraMath
Kids A-Z Starfall Unite for Literacy
SplashLearn Prodigy Wonderopolis
DPS Elementary Library MysteryDoug ZenDen
~ Sample Schedule ~
Before 9:00 am
RISE AND SHINE, NAQUAG STUDENTS!
- Wake up & get dressed
- Eat breakfast
- Clean up after breakfast & tidy up your space
9:00-10:00 am
GET CREATIVE
- Create, design, and/or make something awesome with materials around your house (art and craft supplies, LEGOs, magnetic tiles, cook or bake something delicious)
10:00-11:00 am
BUILD THAT BRAINPOWER
- Wash your hands :)
- Do 1-2 learning activities from school
- Read to learn or be read to
11:00-12:00 pm
GET ACTIVE
- Play outside, walk, run, ride bike
- Stuck inside? Follow along with GoNoodle or PBS Kids in Motion dance or fitness videos, do indoor stretching exercise, have a dance party
12:00-1:00 pm
ENJOY LUNCH &
HELP AROUND HOME
- Wash your hands :)
- Help get lunch ready
- Eat lunch
- Clean up after lunch & tidy up space (wipe down surfaces you've used--table, chairs, desk)
1:00-2:00 pm
RELAX & REST
- Read for enjoyment or be read to
- Do quiet activity or puzzle
- Write letters to friends & family
- Rest or nap
2:00-4:00 pm
BUILD THAT BRAINPOWER
- Do 1-2 learning activities from school
- Read to learn or be read to
- Play online educational apps and games
- Watch educational videos or take a virtual field trip
4:00-5:00 pm
GET ACTIVE
- Same as above--play outside is best if possible!
5:00 pm and after
ENJOY DINNER &
FAMILY TIME UNTIL BEDTIME
- Wash your hands :)
- Help get dinner ready & set the table
- Eat dinner
- Clean up after dinner & tidy up space
- Play card or board games, have movie night, help around home
- Take showers & head to bed